Speaking up against sexual violence can be hard, but it is the right thing to do.

If you witness sexual violence at your school it is important to let someone at the school know so they can create a safe environment for you and other students. You can report sexual violence to your school councillor, principal, or trusted teacher. You can also contact the services below.

Canberra Based Support Services

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre is available for any woman, child, young person or man who has experienced any form of sexual abuse (adult rape, childhood sexual abuse, ritual abuse or sexual harassment) whether it is a recent assault or an assault that happened years ago.

The Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) offers Men over the age of 16 in the ACT and surrounding region, who are recovering from sexual assault or childhood sexual assault, counselling support and information about male sexual assault for survivors, their partners, family, friends and supporters.

1800 Respect National is a confidential online and telephone counselling, information and referral service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is for those experiencing the impacts of sexual assault, domestic and family violence.

Victims of sexual assault, domestic and family violence, as well as their family and friends, can call.